First of all let me say that I think the pilots did a wonderful job in keeping everybody alive and they should rightfully be praised for their efforts.
I do however, have an observation (and I am aware it is easy to be critical when not faced with their situation) and would appreciate your thoughts.
I have only listened to the short clip available on the sky news site, but from what I have heard the pilot doesn't call a mayday or let the controller know that he is declaring an emergency and requires priority, I know he says he's hit birds and has lost thrust, but no emergency MAYDAY call.
Also near the end end there is a call of 'we're going in the hudson' which the controller doesn't pick up on, might a DITCHING, DITCHING call been better to leave the controller in no doubt.
Again, I do not want this to seam as if I am being critical to the pilots as I have said the fact that everbody got out speaks for it's self, I mearly wish to gain your views.